How do I introduce my two GCC to my Cockatiel?

Eldarion_

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Hello,

This is my first post, so I apologize if I have made any mistakes.


I have two Green Cheek Conures, both are around two years old and get along very well. Several months ago I adopted a cockatiel and I would very much like to finally introduce her to the conures but I am afraid the conures would be aggressive.
The conures are very friendly towards me and love attention, except they're not too fond of other people and can get a little pinchy. I worry that the green cheeks may injure my cockatiel if I get them out together. Their cages are next to each other and they don't seem too bothered by the presence of each other, but I am not sure of what would happen outside the cages.
Is there anything I can do to make sure nothing goes wrong if I introduce them?



Thank you
 

SailBoat

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Hello,

This is my first post, so I apologize if I have made any mistakes.

I have two Green Cheek Conures, both are around two years old and get along very well. Several months ago I adopted a cockatiel and I would very much like to finally introduce her to the conures but I am afraid the conures would be aggressive.

The conures are very friendly towards me and love attention, except they're not too fond of other people and can get a little pinchy. I worry that the green cheeks may injure my cockatiel if I get them out together. Their cages are next to each other and they don't seem too bothered by the presence of each other, but I am not sure of what would happen outside the cages.

Is there anything I can do to make sure nothing goes wrong if I introduce them?

Thank you

There is no sure way to know whether this group will get along. It is highly likely that the two will jump the Tiel then to get along with it.

You're having them caged next to each other is a great place to start as they at least know each other. That said, once out of the cage. It is anyones guess.

Having supervised, out together periods is where it starts. You are likely going to be the starting point of any behavioral issues as up to this point, they have enjoyed time with you separately. So, be very careful of who is on you and what the other is doing.

Remember, that you maybe bitten because you missed a 'move away' signal from one of the Parrots. So, be aware of their body language!

The Dancing Towel!!! When Amazons are spun-up on Hormones and their self-control is gone, separation is the only salvation from serious physical pain and damage. The Dancing Towel is a distraction device that is used to create space between The Human and The Beak! The bath size towel is used 'only' to cause separation!!! Think of a Bull Fighter that with a twist of the hand cause the fabric to dance! The goal is not to drape it on the Parrot, but to simply cause distraction and separation, whether for you or between the birds.

Never used it to cover the Parrots or as a disciple tool!

I will admit, that I have never used this approach on smaller Parrots. So, it is possible that a smaller towel may work better - or not...
 
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Eldarion_

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Dirk- yellow-sided GCC
Queenie- pineapple GCC
Dusty- albino cockatiel
Raz - pastel-face pied cockatiel
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Thank you for your advice!
I think that I will wait a little longer before introducing them, and I will have someone else with me just in case something happens. All three birds are very friendly so I hope that with work I will be able to have them out all together :)
 
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Dirk- yellow-sided GCC
Queenie- pineapple GCC
Dusty- albino cockatiel
Raz - pastel-face pied cockatiel
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Update:
I have successfully introduced them all! While everyone was a bit nervous, with a bit of food distraction, everyone was relatively happy. I'll definitely have to work with them as a group alot more before everyone is comfortable, but I'm optimistic!

Dirk and Queenie were happy to do some training while Dusty sat on my shoulder.
I'm so happy that they seem to get along :)
 
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